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FD08 FTP

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,158 mi
Last recorded64,158 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FTP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 64,158 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 64,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,126 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Slight corrosion to sub frame covered by under tray

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,058 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 45,346 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 42,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,993 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 30,970 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,970 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,947 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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FD08 FTP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD08 FTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD08 FTP registered?

FD08 FTP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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